Stress Management
State 2 positive ways to deal with stress
Talk to someone, set aside time to relax, take care of your body, etc.
What does it mean to set boundaries?
To let others know what your needs and limits are within a relationship.
True or False. It is important to react first before thinking.
False. You should always take a step back and think before reacting.
How can listening to music help you cope?
Music can be a release and help you to relax and take your mind off of what is bothering you.
Can elephants jump?
Yes.
Define Stress
Stress is a feeling of emotional or physical tension. Stress can come from any event that makes you feel under pressure frustrated, angry, or nervous.
True or False? Setting boundaries helps you preserve and protect personal values.
True.
Name a way to handle your anger after being triggered by something.
How can helping someone else be used as a coping skill?
Helping other people can make us in a better mood and feel good about ourselves.
What color is a baby flamingo?
What is a positive stressor?
Starting a new job, moving, etc.
True or False. Everyone has the same personal boundaries.
False. Everyone has different levels of comfort.
True or False. Not everyone has the same triggers when it comes to anger.
True. No two people are the same and what may anger one person may not anger another.
What are coping skills?
Strategies to reduce emotions that are troubling such as anger or sadness.
How many hearts does an octopus have?
Three.
True or False? All stress is out of your control.
False. Stress is a natural part of life and we can learn ways to manage our stress to make it more managable.
What is an example of a healthy boundary?
Being able to say "no", being able to communicate clearly how you feel, respecting other people's beliefs and personal space, etc.
Why is it important to manage your anger?
Anger is a natural emotion but if it is not managed it can affect things like relationships and decision making.
Describe a relaxation technique
Deep breathing, coloring, walking.
True or False. Only male mosquitos bite.
False. Only female mosquitos bite.
True or False? Caffeine or "junk food" help us when we feel stressed. Why or why not?
False. Increases and decreases in sugar in your body can release stress hormones and cause stress and anxiety.
Why do we need boundaries?
Healthy boundaries are necessary components for self-care. Without boundaries, we feel depleted, taken advantage of, taken for granted, or intruded upon.
True or False? The STOP technique is a helpful anger management strategy.
True. It is important to stop, take a step back, observe, and then proceed mindfully.
This is the coping skill that helps me the most.
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Black with white stripes.